But if you really like simplicity, wouldn't a Sunfish be even better than a Laser?

And, kayaks have the advantage, as any paddler could tell us, that you can paddle straight toward where you want to -- without all that complexity of tacking angles, lifts and headers, leeway, sail draft position, blah blah.

You are right Pat. A Sunfish is slightly more simple than a Laser. For years I sailed both. Then, in the spirit of "less is more" I decided to go back to having only one boat. The Laser is a better fit for my weight and height then the Sunfish. If I were 6 inches shorter and 30 pounds lighter I probably would have kept the Sunfish instead.

And yes, kayaks are even more simple I think. I did try kayaking this year. I'm tempted to do more next year. Who knows where that might lead me...

To explain the upperware remark. The success of the laser is in its simplicity: a mass produced plastic boat where every laser is pretty much the same as every other laser. Nothing wrong with that its just that some of us like boats with individuality that is often only found in wood construction with paint and varnish.

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